Have you always wanted to visit the Charles Dickens Museum in London but couldn’t afford it? Then check out the museum’s virtual tour, which gives you a look into the life of the legendary writer, who was born on this date in 1812. This page also links back to other museum information.

Number to Know

1,317: Number of U.S. manufacturing establishments that produced chocolate and cocoa products in 2008, employing 38,369 people. California led the nation in the number of chocolate and cocoa manufacturing establishments, with 146, followed by Pennsylvania, with 115. – Census.gov

This Day in History

Feb. 7, 1986: Twenty-eight years of one-family rule end in Haiti, when President Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier flees the Caribbean nation.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Comedian/actor Chris Rock (46)

Daily Quote

“When love is not madness, it is not love.” - Pedro Calderon de la Barca

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